Si Pah Bi FC were on Tuesday eliminated from the Lamin Nawettan following a 2-0 defeat to arch rivals Jattas FC in the quarterfinal s.
The game was played at the community’s Sanna Jatta Memorial Football Field in Lamin village.
Muhammed Gomez’s early strike and Lamin Manneh’s penalty were enough to secure Jattas the win that sent them to the last four of the competition.
Speaking in an interview with Observer Sports shortly after the game, head coach of Jattas FC, Baba Dumbuya, expressed delight with the win.
“Honestly today is the happiest day of my life since I started coaching Jattas FC, because today is the day that I gave my instructions and it was carried out perfectly,” he said.
For his part, head coach of Si Pah Bi FC, Prospel Correa attributed the defeat to injuries and wished Jattas FC the best of luck in the rest of their campaign.
by Binta Bah &
Binta Jammeh